West Bank: Farmer Killed, 100+ Families Displaced - January 24, 2026
A quick summary of a report from Zoha.org.il (Zo Haderech), which summarizes various news sources including WAFA, UN OCHA, the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and others.
FARMER KILLED IN MADAMA
Ahmad Jabr Qatt, 59, was shot and killed by Israeli occupation forces in Madama village, south of #Nablus, on Friday. Palestinian medics were prevented from reaching him, and his body was withheld. He was working his land when shot.
MASS DISPLACEMENT
UN OCHA reports over 100 Palestinian families forcibly displaced from five West Bank communities between Jan 6-19 due to settler attacks and intimidation. Most affected: Ras Ein al-Auja in Jericho governorate.
RAS EIN AL-AUJA EVACUATION
∙ 77 families (375 people, including 186 children) began evacuating on Jan 19
∙ Settlers established outpost in village center in late December
∙ Approximately 450 of 650 residents have fled since early January
∙ Largest single-community displacement due to settler violence in modern times
NEW SETTLEMENT OUTPOST
Violent clashes erupted near new outpost established in Area B, ~10km southeast of Nablus. Israeli bulldozers have been razing Palestinian land in Qusra since Jan 12, with settlers placing mobile homes to establish new outpost.
AGRICULTURAL CRISIS
72,000 farming and herding families (nearly 2/3 of all agricultural households) require urgent emergency assistance, according to FAO survey.
Hebrew https://zoha.org.il/143028/
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